Retail Store Solutions Sales Support Review

by IBM

Best Student Employer

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Rating

4.3/5
  • The Role
    4.7
  • The Company
    4.3
  • The Culture
    3.6

    The Role

  • 1. To what extent did you enjoy your work placement or internship?

    • I had a wonder year (or 14 months as it turned out!) It was a real challenge, but such an enjoyable and rewarding one.

    4/5
  • 2. To what extent did you feel valued by your colleagues?

    • I was supported by all from day one until the day I left.

    5/5
  • 3. To what extent were you given support and guidance by management/your supervisor(s)?

    • Despite being left to work on my own, I was only ever a phone call away from assistance.

    5/5
  • 4. How busy were you on a daily basis?

    • Business varied day to day, which was nice!

    5/5
  • 5. How much responsibility were you given during your placement?

    • I was shocked at how much influence I had on the success of the business.

    5/5
  • 6. To what extent did/will the skills you developed, and training you received, assist you in your degree studies and beyond?

    • Tremendously. Presentation skills, communication, time-management, prioritising etc.

    5/5

    The Company

  • 7. What was the general atmosphere in your office?

    • Sometimes lonely, sometimes "buzzing"!

    4/5
  • 8. How well organised was the overall work placement or internship set up?

    • Good, could have been better.

    4/5
  • 9. In terms of personal training and development, to what extent did the company or firm invest in you?

    • Tremendously. I had an incredible amount of training available if needed.

    5/5
  • 10. What were the perks on your work placement?

    • Flexi Time

    National Travel

    Company Parties/Events

    Working from home
    4/5
  • 11. How appealing are future employment prospects within the organisation?

    • I have applied for the graduate scheme.

    5/5

    The Culture

  • 12. Was there a good social scene amongst any fellow placement students/colleagues?

    • Amazing, met loads of other interns. Wonderful mates.

    5/5
  • 13. What was the cost of living and socialising in the area you worked in?

    • Average, although good value for so close to London.

    3/5
  • 14. What was the Nightlife like in the area you worked?

    • Poor locally, but central London was a stone's throw away.

    2/5
  • 15. Were there many opportunities to get involved in activities outside of work?

    • Volunteering and social clubs were extensive.

    5/5
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Details

Placement (10 Months+)

London

November 2011

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